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BMW 7 Series drivers beware – the Kia K9, which many have pegged as the German flagship’s Korean doppelganger, has just been spotted in America. The K9 officially launched in Korea a few months ago, but the automaker remains tight-lipped about its decision to offer the rear-drive sedan to American customers.

UPDATE: Kia has announced the K9 will be called the Quoris in markets outside of Korea. Read about it here.

These photos were snapped and sent to us by a friend of Motor Trend, who saw the K9 sedans on display at Kia’s Southern California headquarters. The two K9s, one in silver and the other in black, appear no different from the Korean-market models that recently went on sale. The front end features Kia’s signature tiger nose, while the headlights reveal a full-LED setup. The side profile is simple and adorned with side vents, while the rear is still a display of styling cues that remind many of the BMW 7 Series.

The silver car is sporting a “3.8” badge, and is likely packing the 286-hp Lambda V-6 that first launched in Korea. Another 3.8-liter V-6 is expected to launch later with direct-injection and a power output of 329 hp; both engines send power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Size-wise, the K9 stretches to an overall length of 200.4 inches, and sits between the Hyundai Genesis sedan (from which it’s based) and the Hyundai Equus. Other features include a lane departure warning system and a premium rear-seat package that features heated and ventilated seats and a reclining backrest.